Parsons, Tennessee

About Parsons

Parsons is a small town in western Tennessee, home to 2,159 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Parsons is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.05 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 533 residents per square mile.

📰 Parsons News Today

• Linda Sue Stegall Obituary (2026) - Parsons, TN - Parsons Mortuary Legacy obituary · Aug 13
• ‘My mind went blank and I couldn’t remember anything.’ Parsons, TN man experiences unexplained memory loss episodes WSMV · May 14
• John William Parsons Obituary May 29, 2026 Williamson Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Services · Jun 2
• Obituary information for Joe David Parsons - White-Ranson Funeral Home White-Ranson Funeral Home · May 18
• Patricia Louise Lomax Obituary (2026) - Parsons, TN - Parsons Mortuary Legacy obituary · Aug 6

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Parsons Unique

• Positioned in western Tennessee, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Tennessee — one of 504 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Parsons

• Fan Cave Pizzeria — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Parsons

• Alley Bluff Tennessee Valley Authority Wild Area reviews ★
• Busseltown Unit Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Mousetail Landing reviews ★
• Tanyard Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Parsons

• Decatur County Middle School
• Parsons Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Parsons

🏘️ Nearby Communities